Quarantine can be a very difficult time for many of us. Many people feel that they are deprived of social experience and entertainment. However, we must stay strong and discipline ourselves to obey the lock down rules/ regulation to ensure the wellbeing of the collective and prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Looking on the
During the November's round table of 2020, many issues regarding psychological stresses were discussed. Some were relating to gender expectations and others were about the stresses relating to work and school. Toxic Masculinity When discussing about stigmas relating to today's mental health, some youths have pointed out that men's emotional needs were being culturally
Remembrance day is a very valuable day that people don’t think about. We’re alway in our heads thinking about our troubles, our struggles are problems, but what we don’t think about is the brave souls who walked out on a field and continue to walk out on that field so we are able to have
I find an issue that's often overlooked is the struggle to find balance as a teenager. Growing up I've always been the responsible one. The one thinking about what consequences would come out of what actions. I was always praised for my good behavior by the adults in my life but it left me feeling
"Taking care of yourself doesn't mean me first, it means me too." -L.R. Knost Often, we make time committing ourselves to plans, our jobs, school, etc. But, when do we really make time for ourselves? Maybe this is in part, due to feeling guilty about putting yourself before others. Let's break that notion. One should
Anxiety affects many of us on a daily basis, as it is one of the most common mental disorders during present times. It could potentially affect our work/school performance as well as our relationships. Anxiety disorders include social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (American Psychiatric Association,
During the era of COVID-19, many of us have faced the cancellation of summer plans that we have been looking forward to all year. It can be difficult to see vacations, camps, and visits with family be postponed indefinitely, but adopting a mindset that allows us to instead see this summer as an opportunity can
In relationships, whether platonic, romantic, familiar, conflict is unavoidable. It can make or break your relationships. So knowing how to talk about what happened can be quite helpful. Trust yourself, and recognize when you’ve reached your limit. People can’t stop doing something that hurts you if they don’t know it hurts you. Take a break:
Mental Health and The News Over the past few months, the news has been extremely overwhelming. At the beginning of this year, it seemed like the Australian wildfires were going to win for the biggest and saddest news story; however, we were quickly met with COVID-19 and the death of George Floyd. Right now, looking
Many things during this time are new. Covid-19 has brought many new feelings, ideas, events into this world; but loneliness is not one of them. 54% of Canadians reported feeling lonely or isolated during the coronavirus lockdown, a stark contrast to the 18% of Canadians in a 2019 survey. Loneliness is a difficult feeling to
